The Celtics do have limitations in terms of who they can sign on the buyout market. Boston is above the second apron so they aren’t allowed to sign players that were making more than the non-taxpayer midlevel exception ($12.9 million) when they were bought out.

The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the 27-year-old after he battled back from injuries that caused him to miss two seasons.

Lonzo Ball isn’t going anywhere. The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a two-year, $20 million extension with the point guard, a league source confirmed late Wednesday. ESPN was first to report the deal. The decision to stay in Chicago comes amid a comeback season for Ball,

Lonzo Ball is sticking around in Chicago after making his successful return this season following multiple knee surgeries. According to Shams Charania